Trump says he will increase tariffs on South Korea from 15% to 25% on:

🚗 Automobiles

🌲 Lumber

💊 Pharmaceuticals

🔁 And other reciprocal trade items

This means imports from South Korea will become more expensive in the US.

🌍 What This Means Economically

Higher tariffs = higher costs for companies

Prices may rise → inflation pressure

Trade tension increases → global uncertaint

Risk of retaliation from South Korea

Overall, this is negative for global trade sentiment.
📉 Impact on Financial Markets
🔴 Stocks

Asian & global stocks may fall

Auto and pharma stocks under pressure

Risk-off mood in markets

💵 US Dollar

Short-term USD strength possible (safe-haven demand)

But long-term trade wars hurt growth

🪙 Impact on Crypto Market
⚠️ Short-Term Impact: Bearish / Volatile

Trade war news = risk-off sentiment

Investors move to cash or USD

BTC & alts may see sudden dumps or fake pumps

👉 Expect high volatility, stop-hunts, liquidity grabs

🚀 Medium to Long-Term Impact: Potentially Bullish

If tariffs cause:

Economic slowdown

Inflation

Pressure on central banks

Then:

Money printing / rate cuts increase

Bitcoin benefits as hedge against uncertainty

BTC dominance rises first, alts later

🔮 Crypto Scenario Breakdown
❌ Bearish Case

Escalating trade war

Strong USD

Stocks dump hard

👉 Crypto follows down

✅ Bullish Case (Later)

Fed forced to ease polic

Inflation rises

Trust in fiat weakens

👉 BTC becomes attractive

🧠 Trading Advice

Avoid over-leveraging on headline news

Wait for BTC reaction + volume confirmation

Trade after structure, not the first candle